Bill · H.R. 3897· House(119-HR-3897)
Confidence in Clean Water Permits Act
- Introduced
- 6/11/2025
- Last activity
- 6/13/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- Sponsored by
- David Taylor
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``Confidence in Clean Water Permits Act'', seeks to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. It focuses on changing the scope of permits regarding how compliance is determined for various pollutants. The bill establishes specific criteria for when compliance with permit conditions is considered satisfied for pollutants that do not have explicit effluent limitations. Additionally, it updates technical language within the existing Act. Finally, it mandates specific ways that water quality-based limitations must be expressed when the Administrator or a State decides they are necessary.
Yes
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2
The bill increases clarity and specificity for water quality-based limitations.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill mandates more specific descriptions of water quality-based limitations.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
The bill expands the potential scope of compliance requirements for regulated industries.
Does this give the federal government more power?-2
The bill expands the scope of compliance monitoring by the federal government and states.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Clarity on Water Quality Limitations: Under Section 2(c), if a water quality-based limitation is necessary, it must specify the pollutant and clearly describe how to comply through either a numerical limit or a narrative description of required actions. This could provide more specific guidance on how to meet environmental standards.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Expanded Scope of Compliance: Section 2(a)(2) modifies the scope of what constitutes compliance with a permit. This includes pollutants that do not have an effluent limitation included in the permit but are instead identified through indicator parameters, the permit application process, or specific waste streams/operations identified during that process.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1Increases Federal Power-2
- 6/13/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
- 6/11/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Introduced in House